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20 US Military Aircraft That You Have to Know

A-10 Thunderbolt II, AKA Warthog:  Perhaps the military community’s best friend, the A-10 Warthog tears through enemy positions in devastating fashion.  The “burrrrrrp” of its GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm hydraulically driven seven-barrel Gatling-type cannon is capable of firing 4,200 rounds per minute. It is a welcomed sound to those on the ground needing CAS. While discussions to replace the beloved A-10 have been on the table for years, they continue to be pushed further out.  It may just be worth running for Congress to ensure this trend continues and the A-10 sticks around.